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Oxford Mills Urban Oasis Grand Opening

Oxford Mills, billed as an “urban oasis for teachers and nonprofits,” held its grand opening last week in South Kensington, another step in revitalizing the neighborhood. Oxford Mills […]

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Mann Music Center’s Party in the Park Gala

Wednesday night the Mann Music Center celebrated the 2014 Party in The Park Gala with musical entertainment from Diana Ross, who is on her “In The […]

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Connor Barwin’s Make the World Better Foundation’s Ralph Brooks Park Fundraiser

It was only a few weeks ago I was writing about Bud Selig’s visit to Philadelphia and his comments about the Phillies being the most […]

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Annual Rittenhouse Ball on the Square

Last night, Rittenhouse Square held its annual Ball on the Square. Nearly 370 well-dressed guests attended. The dress was jackets for guys and gowns for women […]

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Barnes Foundation’s The Still Lifes of Paul Cézanne Trustee and Supporter Dinner

Last week the Barnes Foundation hosted an intimate dinner party for their trustees and supporters of their new exhibit “The World Is an Apple: The […]

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Marc Vetri’s 9th Annual Great Chefs at Urban Outfitters

More than 1,200 guests attended the 9th Annual Great Chefs Event on Tuesday, June 10th. The yearly eating party thrown by Philadelphia superchef Marc Vetri was […]

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Philadelphia Public School Notebook’s 20th Anniversary Gala

Tuesday as the weather raged outside, inside the University of the Arts the Philadelphia Public School Notebook celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party. The Notebook started […]

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Career Wardrobe’s 18th Annual Gala: “A Perfect Fit: Empowering 18”

Last week the Career Wardrobe hosted its 28th Annual gala, “A Perfect Fit: Empowering 18,” at the Crystal Tea Room in Center City. The evening started […]

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Philadelphia FIGHT Honors Françoise Barré-Sinoussi

Last night at the Independence Visitor Center Philadelphia FIGHT hosted its kickoff party for AIDS Education Month, a series of  classes, awareness events, and parties throughout the month, featuring a […]

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The Voice Foundation’s ‘Voices of Summer’ Honoring Bootsy Collins and Roberta Flack

The Voice Foundation “Voices of Summer” was held Friday night May 30th, at the Westin Hotel. The Voice Foundation (1721 Pine Street ) is a […]

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Wistar Institute Honors Allan ‘Bud’ Selig

The Wistar Institute honored Allan “Bud” Selig, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, as the 2014 recipient of Wistar’s President’s Award on Wednesday, May 28th, […]

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International House’s Global Gala: Colors of Brazil

International House of Philadelphia held it’s 53rd annual Global Gala: Colors of Brazil, on Saturday, May 17th. Guests enjoyed a lively and colorful cocktail party […]

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The 2014 Radnor Hunt Races

The Radnor Hunt Races were held Saturday in Willistown, Chester County. The first race kicked off at 1:30 p.m., but by then, the party had already […]

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Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation’s ‘Taste of the World: Bollywood Bash 2014’

Last night at the Union League the Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation held its fourth annual bash which always has an exciting city theme to it. […]

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Arts and Business Council Honors Lee Daniels

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia hosted its annual awards celebration last night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 10 awards were given […]